Craigavon security alerts end with ‘quantity of ammunition’ taken from scene

One man arrested remains in police custody

Two security alerts in Co Armagh have ended with a “quantity of ammunition” taken from the scene.

A public safety operation was implemented by police in Craigavon after two overnight security alerts. In an update on Tuesday evening, September 9, the PSNI confirmed cordons have now been lifted and evacuated residents are returning home.

A police spokesperson said “a number of items, including a quantity of ammunition, have been recovered from the Pinebank area where a security alert began yesterday evening, Monday 8 September. The items will now be subject to forensic examination.”

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In a statement, they added: “A second alert in the Aldervale area began after an unknown item was thrown at a police vehicle during the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 9 September.

“Large scale searches of both the Pinebank and Aldervale areas were carried out during daylight hours today to ensure there was nothing present that could represent a danger to the public. Nothing further was found.

“All cordons have now been lifted and those evacuated from their homes for safety are returning.”

A PSNI spokesperson continued: “We acknowledge that the operation caused disruption and inconvenience to local people however we have a duty to ensure the public is kept safe.

“We appreciate the patience and understanding shown by the community and their representatives as we undertook this operation.

“A man arrested by police remains in custody at present.

“If anyone in the local area has any concerns or finds anything in the local area that they are unsure about, police can be contacted on 101, quoting reference 1048 08/09/25.”